[SJackson]

He also said he wouldn't deal with terrorists. I expect him to keep his promise.

That might be his instinct, but it's going to be very hard to resist. The administration, particularly State, has been throwing out hints for six months that they'd deal with Hamas, the theory being those elected, 11 of whom are in jail, aren't terrorists, rather businessmen and politicians. We could have contact with the PA on the theory that it's a government, not a political party. And without American support, there won't be a palestinian state by the end of GWB's term. For whatever reason, that's been a primary objective of the administration. We'll see what develops. I think he'll have problems getting aid through Congress.

[Victoria Delsoul]

the theory being those elected, 11 of whom are in jail, aren't terrorists, rather businessmen and politicians.

God Almighty! God help us.

[Torie]

The Palestinian state is dead for the balance of Bush's term. Totally dead.